Question

Find the sum. 27 + (–24)

Answer 1

The answer is 3

Explanation:

27 can be re-written as 3+24. Now, the expression can be re-written as 3+24+(-24) = 3+24-24 = 3+0 =3. The key thing to keep in mind here is that +(-) = -

Answer 2

The value of given expression is 3.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`27+(-24)`

According to the rule of addition and subtraction,

`(+)\cdot (-)=(-)`

It means,

`a+(-b)=a-b`

By using this rule we get,

`27+(-24)=27-24`

`27+(-24)=3`

Therefore the value of given expression is 3.